The March 10 Employer Webinar will cover HIPAA and HITECH, to help employers understand how HIPAA applies to a variety of plans, We apologize for the delay in making the email invitation available. There were some technical challenges in moving all of the webinar registration functions to the new Wisdom Network platform, which have been resolved.

If you've attended a recent UBA Conference, you've likely benefited from NAHU's EVP and CEO Janet Trautwein's knowledge about health care legislation. Here's another opportunity to hear her perspectives about what's happening in Washington.

In appreciation for the strong relationship with UBA Partner Firms, Jellyvision no longer requires the $7,500 reseller advance in 2020.

The Compliance Team has updated several Advisors, which are available for download from AdEase.

Join the next Quarterly Compliance Call on Wednesday, March 25, 2020, at 3:00 p.m. Eastern time for a discussion of cafeteria plan permitted election change events.

The February 11 Employer Webinar will cover handling benefits when employees are out on medical or disability leave, including an overview of state laws,

UBA is sorry to bid farewell to Fendley Benefits in Flagstaff, Arizona, effective February 1.

The Compliance Team has published the January Compliance Recap, a new Advisor, and updated three Advisors to reflect recent changes in regulations. All Advisors are available for download from AdEase.

With hundreds of solutions providers across a diverse set of industries – like pet insurance, financial wellness, and fitness programs – it’s challenging to cut through the noise and determine which voluntary benefits will best impact your clients. Join this webinar on February 6 with Strategic Alliance Identity Guard to learn how to help our clients with a cyber wellness solution.

UMR has decided not to renew its Strategic Alliance with UBA, effective immediately. Two other Strategic Alliances provide robust third-party administrator services.

We are sad to announce that Karen Hsu, UBA Director of Compliance, will be leaving UBA effective February 11, 2020. Karen will be moving to a new opportunity that is a wonderful career advancement for her and we wish her every success.

The February 11 Employer Webinar will cover handling benefits when employees are out on medical or disability leave, including an overview of state laws,

The Compliance Team has updated three Advisors to reflect recent changes in regulations. All Advisors are available for download from AdEase.

Testing is complete, gauges checked, and flight plan filed… we have clearance to launch the new UBA Wisdom Network! We’ve folded up all the features and controls that you’ve grown accustomed to into a streamlined navigation system to enhance your experience accessing all of the products, services, and solutions available through UBA.

The January issue of the HR Elements newsletter has been sent to Partners and is available now for download from AdEase. You can also leverage the newsletter as a thought leadership tool by sending an article a week to your clients or using the information in your social media. HR Elements is a smart and easy way to keep you top of mind for clients and prospects.

The Compliance Cafeteria is your opportunity to discuss a compliance topic chosen by participants and share your best practices with 15 Partner Firm registrants. UBA's Compliance Department and compliance committee members will lead the discussion.

The Department of Health and Human Services and Department of Labor issued regulations last week that made changes to the civil monetary penalty amounts for compliance violations. We have updated several Advisors to reflect the adjusted penalty amounts

UBA bids farewell to two Texas Partner Firms – Forté Benefits in Fort Worth, and AMCORP in San Antonio – effective January 1.

Following the recent changes in our Partner Firm membership, we have updated the Partner map graphics and Partner Location Map file, available on AdEase.

It's not too late to register for the January 14 Employer Webinar, part two of our September webinar on health reimbursement arrangements. This webinar will focus on individual coverage HRAs with an emphasis on the proposed rules on nondiscrimination and affordability.

Principal is offering new opportunities for your clients under 200 lives to realize additional discounting and extended rate guarantees. Principal values its partnership with UBA and knows many UBA Partners have substantial business in the small to midsize case markets.

Did you miss last week's webinar introducing Corporate Health Partners? A recording of the webinar is available on the Corporate Health Partners page on the Wisdom Network.

The Compliance Cafeteria is your opportunity to discuss a compliance topic chosen by participants and share your best practices with 15 Partner Firm registrants. UBA's Compliance Department and compliance committee members will lead the discussion.

On December 20, 2019, the President signed the Further Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2020,which included an extension of the PCORI fee and repeal of the "Cadillac" tax. We have updated another of our Compliance Advisors to reflect this change.

Please join Corporate Health Partners on Tuesday, January 7, at 2:00 p.m. Eastern time for an introduction to our newest Strategic Alliance and the wellness resources they offer.

Did you know there is a New Benefits Technology team at Standard Insurance Company (The Standard) that offers a combination of benefits and platform expertise?

The 2020 UBA Compliance 101 E-Learning Course is officially SOLD OUT!

If you're still interested in the program, we're placing all incoming applications on our wait list. We'll notify waitlisted individuals if a spot becomes available. Individuals on the waitlist should hold off on mailing their original application and payment unless UBA notifies you that a spot has opened.

The January 14 Employer Webinar is part two of our September webinar on health reimbursement arrangements. This webinar will focus on individual coverage HRAs with an emphasis on the proposed rules on nondiscrimination and affordability.

The Compliance Cafeteria is your opportunity to discuss a compliance topic chosen by participants and share your best practices with 15 Partner Firm registrants. UBA's Compliance Department and compliance committee members will lead the discussion.

The December Compliance Recap has been emailed to Partners, and is available from AdEase along with an updated Advisor.